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Title: McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGuffey_Readers
Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary: "McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader" by William Holmes McGuffey is an educational collection of prose and poetry written in the late 19th century. This reader serves as a component of the acclaimed Eclectic Reader series designed to enhance elocution and comprehension in students, offering a blend of literary works aimed at moral instruction and aesthetic appreciation. The text not only showcases selections from various authors but also emphasizes techniques in reading aloud, articulation, and inflection to cultivate skilled speakers. The opening of the reader sets the stage for its instructional purpose, beginning with a preface that outlines the revisions and enhancements made to the collection, emphasizing the importance of understanding and expressing the content clearly. Readers are introduced to preliminary exercises that cover articulation, emphasis, and modulation, teaching them the fundamentals of effective reading. The initial stories, starting with "The Good Reader," feature vivid narratives that stress the moral and educational lessons embedded within the texts—demonstrating the value of clear communication and the impactful stories of individuals like a young girl who uses her reading skills to influence a king and change lives. This opening portion establishes a foundation for both practical skills and ethical character development through literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
EBook No.: 15040
Published: Feb 14, 2005
Downloads: 732
Language: English
Subject: Readers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGuffey_Readers
Credits: Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary: "McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader" by William Holmes McGuffey is an educational collection of prose and poetry written in the late 19th century. This reader serves as a component of the acclaimed Eclectic Reader series designed to enhance elocution and comprehension in students, offering a blend of literary works aimed at moral instruction and aesthetic appreciation. The text not only showcases selections from various authors but also emphasizes techniques in reading aloud, articulation, and inflection to cultivate skilled speakers. The opening of the reader sets the stage for its instructional purpose, beginning with a preface that outlines the revisions and enhancements made to the collection, emphasizing the importance of understanding and expressing the content clearly. Readers are introduced to preliminary exercises that cover articulation, emphasis, and modulation, teaching them the fundamentals of effective reading. The initial stories, starting with "The Good Reader," feature vivid narratives that stress the moral and educational lessons embedded within the texts—demonstrating the value of clear communication and the impactful stories of individuals like a young girl who uses her reading skills to influence a king and change lives. This opening portion establishes a foundation for both practical skills and ethical character development through literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873
EBook No.: 15040
Published: Feb 14, 2005
Downloads: 732
Language: English
Subject: Readers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.